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Patent GB-2430393-A (GB)
Title: Micro Device for Automatic Spermatozoa Selection and Cell Sorting
Inventor: MA XIANGHONG
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: A passive micro filtration device (10) and a method for producing same, for filtering particulate matter, such as cells, from a fluid sample comprising a body (12) having a sample reservoir (14) and a capillary (18) enabling fluid flow from the sample reservoir (14), wherein the capillary (18) is defined in the body and comprises an array (20) of filtration elements (22) between the sample reservoir and a filtrate reservoir (16). The array (20) contains filtration elements (22) shaped as cylindrical pillars or planar columns that define sub-capillaries within the capillary. In one embodiment the capillary (18) comprises multiple filtration arrays (20), each separated from the next by a sample reservoir (14) and the distance between filtration elements (22) decreases with increased distance from the sample reservoir (14). In another embodiment the device (10) comprises multiple filtration capillaries (18), aligned radially away from a common sample reservoir (14).
Patent GB-2430859-A (GB)
Title: A football control and foot protector pad
Inventor: COOKE STEVEN RICHARD
IPC: A43B5/18
Filed: 2005-10-04
Abstract: A pad, with a roughened surface, which is attached to a football boot to give the user extra ball control. The pad also serves to give extra protection to the foot. The moulded pad, formed from plastic or rubber, is worn as a cover to the boot, and is held in position by elasticised straps E which fit under the sole. The device may also have a series of holes A which allow for the bootlaces to be threaded through the cover to further secure it in position. The cover has winged areas D which wrap around the boot, while the surface is roughened by a series of moulded pimples or papillae.
Patent GB-2424458-A (GB)
Title: A continuously variable transmission with a centrifugal clutch and a plate clutch
Inventor: WU CHUN-HSIEN
IPC: F16H37/02
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: A transmission system comprises a belt type continuously variable transmission 23, a gearshift transmission 3 and a centrifugal clutch 6 mounted on a first end 221 of an output shaft 22 of the continuously variable transmission 2. A plate clutch 4 is mounted on a second end 222 of the output shaft 22 and is engaged to transfer rotary motion from the output shaft 22 to power output shaft 32 by a gearshift speed-change procedure. When engine speed reaches a certain level the centrifugal clutch 6 engages and power is transferred from the continuously variable transmission 2 to the gearshift transmission 3 and then to rear wheels 11 via the power output shaft 32. If a manual gear-change is required the plate clutch 4 is disengaged and gears in the gearshift transmission 3 are shifted by a gearlever which moves gears 351-354 or gears 361-364 to alter the gear ratio. In another embodiment the plate clutch 4 may be on the same end of the output shaft 22 as the centrifugal clutch 6.
Patent GB-2435226-A (GB)
Title: Separation apparatus and method
Inventor: DAWES RICHARD
IPC: B01D17/02
Filed: 2006-02-07
Abstract: Separating apparatus, for separating a substance from a liquid on which the substance can float, comprises: a separation chamber; an inlet adapted to convey a supply comprising the substance and the liquid into the separation chamber; and an outlet adapted to convey liquid collected in the separation chamber out of the separation chamber. The inlet is arranged such that, in use, the supply emerging from the inlet into the chamber is directed upwardly into the chamber, and the apparatus further comprises venting means arranged to convey gas out of the chamber. The apparatus may further comprise a floating pick up connected to a pump for pumping the supply to the separation chamber. In certain examples a non-floating pick up is used.
Patent GB-2425213-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting panel
Inventor: MOK THYE LINN
IPC: F21K99/00
Filed: 2006-04-06
Abstract: A light emitting panel 10 includes a base panel 12 and light emitting elements 14 mounted to the base panel 12. Each of the light emitting elements 14 produces an illumination pattern having a region of substantially uniform intensity that extends over a radiation angle of at least 60{ and preferably at least 100{. One or more light conditioners, preferably comprising a diffuser 16 and a brightness enhancer 18, are positioned adjacent the base panel 12 to receive and condition the light produced. Each light emitting element 14 is ideally an LED comprised of a light emitting junction (34), mounted in a reflector cup (32) with a lens (36) positioned over the cup (32). The lens may be substantially flat (36) or comprise a concave and a convex portion (136).
Patent GB-2427158-A (GB)
Title: Screening apparatus with pre-screen module
Inventor: O'KEEFE ERIC
IPC: B07B13/00
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: A mobile material screening apparatus 100 for separating bulk particulate material into groups of particles of differing sizes comprises a support chassis 2, a horizontal screen box 3 housed within the support chassis 2 and an additional inclined pre-screening module 50 which is adapted to be demountably attached to the support chassis 2. The mobile screening apparatus 100 comprises five outputs. Stockpilers 7, 8, 9 can be deployed outwardly from and stowed inwardly against the material screening apparatus. The provision of an inclined pre-screening module (50) provides relief to the horizontal screen box 3 by first removing the larger sized particles from the bulk material which can be returned to a crusher for recycling and serves also to increase the total number of grades of material separated by the screening apparatus (via decks 3a,3b).
Patent GB-2427853-A (GB)
Title: An ink cartridge and a memory device
Inventor: STUDHOLME JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: An ink cartridge (10) for a printer comprises an ink container (12) having an ink supply opening (16) for supply of ink to an ink withdrawal needle of a printer (264, fig. 15). The cartridge further comprises a memory device (20) and a substrate bearing a group of contacts (22) for the memory device (20). One contact (142a, fig. 11) extends beneath at least two other contacts (142c, 142e, fig.11) in the direction of insertion of the cartridge 10 into the printer 264. The contact (22a, fig. 10) may overlap and extend beyond one other contact (22c, fig. 10).
Patent GB-2439158-A (GB)
Title: A misfuelling protection system for a vehicle
Inventor: BANKS GARY JOHN
IPC: B60K15/00
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: A misfuelling protection system when fuelling a vehicle from a fuel delivery pump (30) of the type typically used for supply of fuel to a vehicle on a garage forecourt and which comprises a transceiver (23) (123) on the fuel pump, and a transponder (14) on the vehicle. The transceiver (23) transmits a request signal R1 to the transponder (14) and receives a response signal Rc with a plurality of anticipated response signals stored therein and dependant upon the response received, the control unit (26) activates a misfuelling protection system which either prevents the pump from delivering fuel to the vehicle and/or operates a warning device to alert the pump user to a potential misfuelling incident.
Patent GB-2430838-A (GB)
Title: Multi-band mobile phone handset architecture
Inventor: MUELLER WILLIAM CARROL
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 2006-09-14
Abstract: Architectures for a class of multi-band handsets are described. These architectures separate linearity requirements from isolation requirements and reduce the number of throws on switches requiring linearity through the use of distributed switching, filter structure placement between the switch functions, not sharing a power amplifier between frequency bands that have a transmit to receive overlap, and simplifying the switching structure using filtering networks or multiple antennas. Architectures comprise a high band antenna connected to a pole of a high linearity switch, a duplexer connected to a throw of the switch and a power amplifier connected to a transmit filter of the duplexer. The handset supports GSM, DCS, PCS and UMTS frequency bands.
Patent GB-2430737-A (GB)
Title: Climate cabinet for testing degradation of substance
Inventor: BUTTERHOF BERND
IPC: G01N17/00
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: The invention concerns a climate cabinet to test if a substance such as a medicine degrades when exposed to humidity, temperature or light. The cabinet has a moisture sensor, a temperature sensor and at least one light source (12, 13) and at least one spherical light sensor (14, 15) to measure the intensity and duration of light to which a sample is exposed. The light source may emit visible or ultraviolet light. The light detector is spherical to measure the intensity of light more accurately for a three dimensional object. The light sensor may be connected to an alarm system 40 to warn when the sample has been irradiated with a prescribed dose of light.
Patent GB-2443796-A (GB)
Title: Syringe cover stopping second use
Inventor: HUANG CHIH-CHANG
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2006-11-16
Abstract: A syringe needle device 10 comprises a needle 1, a ring 2 and a cover 3, wherein a needle seat 12 of the needle 1 can be engaged with the cover 3, a stopping portion 121 is mounted on the needle seat 12 for stopping the ring 2, thereby the needle 1 is retained in the cover 3 after taking out the ring 2 and mounting on the cover 3. Hooks 122 are provided to prevent needle and cover separation.
Patent GB-2444735-A (GB)
Title: Means to permit access behind a radiator
Inventor: WELCH FRANCIS BERNARD
IPC: B66F11/00
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: Means to permit access behind a radiator comprises an apparatus 1 to raise a radiator from its bracket(s) and support the radiator in a pivoted position so that a surface adjacent the bracket is accessible and permits the surface to be decorated or repaired. The apparatus 1 may comprise of a fixed (figs 1 - 3 and 5) or pivotable (figs 4 and 6) height adjuster 10 that may be adjusted by a screw thread, pneumatically, or by a pump. A fixed or pivotable cup 11 may be attached to the height adjuster 10 and engages the bottom of the radiator. Cup 11 may be offset to engage with radiators that may be substantially flush with a wall. The apparatus 1 may have a body 12 to which the height adjuster 10 is connected and an extendible support member 19 connected to the body 12 may be raised to support the radiator in a pivoted position (fig 2). Body 12 may comprise of a foot having a slip preventing means 14 on its base 18. The apparatus 1 may be the entire width of the radiator (fig 7) or may be a plurality (fig 8) interconnected with a rod to independently support opposed ends of the radiator.
Patent GB-2433937-A (GB)
Title: Porous inorganic/organic hybrid materials with ordered domains for chromatographic separations and processes for their preparation
Inventor: WYNDHAM KEVIN D
IPC: B32B3/00
Filed: 2005-07-15
Abstract: Porous hybrid inorganic/organic materials comprising ordered domains are disclosed. Methods of making the materials and use of the materials for chromatographic are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2433584-A (GB)
Title: Liquid cooling system for multi-processor
Inventor: LLAPITAN DAVID
IPC: H01L23/473
Filed: 2007-03-22
Abstract: A multi-processor system board (90)s at least a first processor (A1) installed on the system board (90) and at least a first liquid cooling system (A2, A3, A4, A5) configured to provide dedicated cooling for the first processor (A1). A second processor (B1) may be installed on the system board (90) and a second liquid cooling system (B2, B3, B4, B5) may be configured to provide dedicated cooling for the second processor (B1). The liquid cooling system includes a tank (61), a first heat exchanger (62) attached to a first side of the tank (61), and a second heat exchanger (63) attached to a second side of the tank (61) opposite to the first side of the tank.
Patent GB-2447970-A (GB)
Title: Visual fire indicator apparatus
Inventor: CARE-SLADE WAYNE PAUL
IPC: A62C2/06
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: A visual fire indicator apparatus used in association with a fire door 2 comprises a heat conductive material 1, such as a metallic plate or strip, which has attached to it heat sensitive stickers or paint 3. As heat from a fire 4 is directed from one side of a fire door 2 to the other side of the fire door 2 via the heat conductive material 1, the heat activates the heat sensitive stickers or paint 3, which then change colour or become transparent to reveal a message. The message acts as visual indicator to anyone approaching the door.
Patent GB-2439409-A (GB)
Title: A security device comprising a plurality of interfaces
Inventor: HAYWOOD HELEN THERESA
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2007-03-07
Abstract: A security device comprising interfacing means incorporating a speaker (50) and a microphone (49) for interfacing with a person; a mobile network transmitter; an internet communication means; a controller which automatically responds to interaction with said interfacing means and firstly employs said mobile network transmitter to dial one or more predetermined phone numbers through a mobile network for directly establishing a two way communication across the mobile network; wherein said controller secondly employs said internet communication means for transmission through the internet of data captured by said interfacing means.
Patent GB-2437848-A (GB)
Title: Substrate-free flip-chip light emitting diode
Inventor: CHEN CHIN-CHUNG
IPC: H01L27/15
Filed: 2006-04-25
Abstract: The light emitting diode (LED) comprises a high heat-sink, high transparent protection layer 218 such as silicon oxide or silicon nitride deposited over a group III-V compound epitaxial active layer 204. A portion of the epitaxial active layer 204 is etched to form a removed epitaxial layer 204a, and electrodes 212 and 214 are formed on layers 204 and 204a respectively. The thickness of the removed epitaxial layer 204a is less than the thickness of the current distribution layer 210 of the epitaxial layer 204. A substrate 216 is attached to electrodes 212 and 204, which may comprise of a high heat-sink material such as silicon or ceramic. The device is said to have good light emitting and heat sinking efficiency because the light emitting layer of the LED is covered by a single protection layer 218.
Patent GB-2450705-A (GB)
Title: Flourescent lamp
Inventor: HSU CHUN-CHI
IPC: F21V17/04
Filed: 2007-07-03
Abstract: A fluorescent lamp includes: a UV light-generating unit including a lamp seat 2, a lamp vessel 3 sealed hermetically to the lamp seat 2, and a luminous gas contained sealingly in the lamp vessel 3 for generating UV light when excited; and an outer vessel 4 mounted detachably on the lamp seat 2, enclosing the lamp vessel 3, and having an inner surface 422 coated with a UV-converting material 421.
Patent GB-2452294-A (GB)
Title: Protection system for a heat transfer oil boiler
Inventor: LAO GUAN-MING
IPC: F24D7/00
Filed: 2007-08-30
Abstract: A protection system for a heat transfer oil boiler (13, fig.3) comprises a high-level tank 2 with a vent 1, an oil-gas separator 3, and at least one oil storage vessel 4 connected in series between the high-level tank and the oil-gas separator. The oil storage vessel may comprise an enclosed cylindrical container with a vent (7, fig.2) at the top and a drainage pore (8, fig.2) at the bottom. Preferably, an oil inlet pipe 5 is located in the upper part of the oil storage vessel and an oil outlet pipe 6 is located in the lower part of the oil storage vessel. The opening (5a, fig.2) of the oil inlet pipe may be in the form of an inverse trapezoid; the opening (6a, fig.2) of the oil outlet pipe may be in the form of a trapezoid. Preferably, three oil storage units are provided, where all the vents are arranged in parallel to form a master exhaust pipe 9 incorporating a valve 10 and all the drainage pores are arranged in parallel to form a master drainage pipe 11 incorporating a valve 12.
Patent GB-2454243-A (GB)
Title: Sample collection swab and containers
Inventor: BROADBENT PAUL ASHLEY
IPC: A61F13/38
Filed: 2007-11-02
Abstract: A sample collection device comprises a first container (1) and a second container (13) releasably secured to the first container in a fluid-proof manner. An elongate member (15) is releasably mounted within the first and second containers and includes a swab (17) positioned within the first container (1) and a handle portion (19) positioned within the second container (13).
Patent GB-2454663-A (GB)
Title: Baby walker frame with vertical hand poles
Inventor: STEVENS MARK OSBORNE
IPC: A47D13/04
Filed: 2007-11-13
Abstract: The walker frame comprises two rows of vertical poles j held in place by top and bottom panels (f,Fig.2),h wherein the poles are held by a baby to aid learning to walk and give stability to the baby's upper body whilst at the same time practicing leg movement. In use, the frame remains in a fixed position and the baby passes through. The base board is heavier than the top panel to give the frame stability and reduce the risk of the frame toppling in use. The poles are secured to the top and bottom panels by screws g and have slotted ends to prevent twisting of the poles. The frame may include hanging toys k to encourage the baby to walk through. The frame allows free movement of the baby whilst at the same time aiding concentration between the arms and legs helping to improve development of balance.
Patent GB-2444647-A (GB)
Title: Mobile platform window choke rings for controlling electromagnetic interference with electronics systems
Inventor: FRANCQUE CRAIG
IPC: H01Q1/28
Filed: 2007-12-07
Abstract: A choke ring apparatus for attenuation of electromagnetic waves in a mobile platform fuselage includes a ground plane mounted on a surface of the fuselage. The choke ring has an axial circular window and a series of concentric circular ring segments on the ground plane arranged coaxially about the axis of the window. The circular ring segments extend from the ground plane. The ring segments define at least one groove therebetween. The ring segments have a flat ridge at the edge, and each groove has a depth defined by a pair of adjacent ring segments. The width of the flat ridge surfaces and a width of the groove between adjacent ring segments are approximately equal. The depth of the groove is determined based on a predetermined resonant frequency, such that the choke ring apparatus selectively attenuates electromagnetic waves in a region of the resonant frequency when propagating through the window.
Patent GB-2456147-A (GB)
Title: Fuel Injector Assembly with a Splitter Which Generates a Toroidal Flow.
Inventor: TOON IAN JAMES
IPC: F23R3/16
Filed: 2008-01-03
Abstract: A fuel injector head for a gas turbine engine has a pilot injector 22 and a main injector located radially outwardly of the pilot injector. A concentric splitter 50 separates the pilot injector from the main injector and has a toroid chamber which is supplied with air in use to generate a toroidal flow. The splitter may have a radially inner surface 52 and a radially outer surface 54, which together define an internal chamber 60. Apertures may extend from the internal chamber to the toroidal chamber to supply the air 72 which generates the toroidal flow. The fuel injector head may also include a pilot prefilmer 28 and a main prefilmer 46. The pilot prefilmer has a prefilmer lip 36, which together with swirl assemblies 32, 38, provide an atomized fuel/air mixture from fuel supplied at fuel supply slots 34. The main prefilmer also has associated swirl assemblies 80, 94, which together with fuel supplied from slots 88, provide an atomized fuel/air mixture. The toroidal flow functions to delay mixing of the pilot and main air flows and directs the pilot airflow downstream.
Patent GB-2448832-A (GB)
Title: Bias Correcting Phase Compensating Rate Limiter
Inventor: MILLER DAVID G
IPC: B64C13/02
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: Preferably in a flight control system has a bias correcting phase compensating rate limiter 302 to control movement of a device 306 such as an actuator. The bias correcting phase compensating rate limiter includes a switching arrangement 338 adapted to reverse a polarity of an error signal in response to a set of predetermined conditions 340 that include a commanded rate of movement 304of the device exceeding a rate limit capability of the device; a time rate of change   Š  U of an input signal to the rate limiter being opposite in polarity to a difference   Š  Y between the input signal to the rate limiter and an output signal from the rate limiter, which may be determined in a module 346; and a time rate of change of the input signal to the rate limiter being opposite in polarity to a difference   Š  X between the output signal Y' from the rate limiter and a signal corresponding to a pre-specified neutral or trim position UTRIM of the device. P
Patent GB-2452598-A (GB)
Title: Inclined flat drive surface in orbiting scroll slider block.
Inventor: BUSH JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: F04C18/02
Filed: 2008-08-20
Abstract: The drive connection between an eccentric pin 35 on a drive shaft 24 and a slider block 50 in a scroll compressor orbiting scroll hub is angled such that any vertical force between the two will drive the slider block away from the orbiting scroll member. In this manner, manufacturing tolerances will not result in any drive connection which can have a net vertical force driving the slider block toward the orbiting scroll member.
Patent GB-2464953-A (GB)
Title: Optical instrument comprising an arrangement to increase the exit pupil size.
Inventor: MERCHER GRAHAM PETER FRANCIS
IPC: G02B21/02
Filed: 2008-10-30
Abstract: An optical instrument with an optical system for producing an optical image of an object which is viewable by an observer at an exit pupil. The optical systein comprises at least one diffractive element 5 and an objective lens 3. The diffractive element is placed at the primary image plane PIP which is the focal distance away from the objective lens. The optical system produces an array of the exit pupils AEP which are perceived to be one enlarged exit pupil. The system may be suitable for use in a microscope.
Patent GB-2465366-A (GB)
Title: Electrical interconnection safety system
Inventor: STEVENS AARON JACK
IPC: H02H1/00
Filed: 2008-11-14
Abstract: An electrical safety system comprises a transmitter 14 within an electrical network 15 and a receiver 26 within a network 19 connected to a power source 11. Releasable connectors 16,18 interconnect the networks and the transmitter 14 transmits a substantially continuous signal that the receiver 26 only receives if the two connectors are properly interconnected and the receiver permits current to flow from the power source 11 only if the signal is received. The signal can be generated as an analogue or digital signal by a signal generator and transmitted via conductors 21,22 of the connectors 16,18 and can include operational parameters such as the charge state of a battery 12 modulated onto the signal. Transmitter 14 can receive power from a battery 12 or from an auxiliary source such as a capacitor. Flow of power can be controlled by an electromagnetic relay 24 that can be connected to the receiver through a timer 28 so that current flow is allowed only after a time delay. The safety system can be used to protect the interconnection between a battery charger and an electrical vehicle.